Only a small proportion of global plastic waste is recycled, of which most is mechanically
recycled into lower quality materials. The alternative, chemical recycling, enables renewed …

Photocatalytic upcycling and depolymerization of vinyl polymers have emerged as
promising strategies to combat plastic pollution and promote a circular economy. This mini …

In this study, we present an efficient approach for the depolymerization of poly (methyl
methacrylate)(PMMA) copolymers synthesized via conventional radical polymerization. By …

The development of cleavable comonomers (CCs) with suitable copolymerization reactivity
paves the way for the introduction of backbone deconstructability into polymers. Recent …

The pervasive effects of plastic waste pollution affect both humanity and the environment,
thus innovative and environmentally-friendly methods for recycling of plastics are crucially …

While oxygen-tolerant strategies have been overwhelmingly developed for controlled radical
polymerizations, the low radical concentrations typically required for high monomer recovery …

Thermal solution depolymerization is a promising low-temperature chemical recycling
strategy enabling high monomer recovery from polymers made by controlled radical …

The ability to revert polymers to their original monomers represents a crucial chemical
recycling technique, promoting sustainability and offering the chance to convert used …

In this perspective, we explore the historical evolution, photochemical processes, and
distinct utility of photoiniferter polymerization. We aim to provide a practical guide …

Stimuli-responsive micro/nanoscale photonic barcodes show great capacity for encryption
and anticounterfeiting technologies due to multiple authentications, yet their application is …